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S.H.MonsterArts is releasing the Battra Special Color Version Set, it includes both larva and adult forms. Both a special paint schemes for the set the Battra larva features coloring from when it emerges in Nagoya, the adult is a nighttime color version from the battle scenes at night in Yokohama Minato Mirai. The set includes a stand for the adult and a beam effect for the larva, that can be posed in different positions with a fitting for the horn and small explosion effect. The adult has a wingspan of 35cm and the larva is 27cm in length, and retails for 15,120 yen (approx $136 US). This is a Tamashii Web Shop exclusive that can be pre-ordered starting the 19th of May with release in Oct 2017, it is also available in the Tamashii Web Shop America for $137 US (price does not include shipping).
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Bluefin has officially announced that they are distributing the Chogokin Tamashii Mix Mechagodzilla Poster Version in the US. Right now their site only lists two retailers Big Bad Toy Store and Image Anime.
The Price is $174.99 and release is September 2017, while the release date is the same as the Japanese one the price is slightly higher (approx $151 in Japan). There is no word if they will release the Godzilla Poster Version at this point.
Check out Bluefin press release below.
The Price is $174.99 and release is September 2017, while the release date is the same as the Japanese one the price is slightly higher (approx $151 in Japan). There is no word if they will release the Godzilla Poster Version at this point.
Check out Bluefin press release below.
BANDAI TAMASHII NATIONS CHOGOKIN TAMASHII MIX MECHA GODZILLA (OHRAI NORIYOSHI POSTER VER.) FROM “GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA”
A legendary design appears! Fans of the 1993 “Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla” may remember the thrilling poster with artwork by Noriyoshi Ohrai, which differed from the Mechagodzilla that appeared in the film. Now, for the first time ever, this unique design is being produced as a figure. Three G-Force mecha combine to form the incredible Mechagodzilla! It can even be posed in flying mode. Set includes the diecast and plastic G-Force mecha “Garuda,” “Gundalva,” and “Naga,” which combine to form a 170mm tall Mechagodzilla. Also includes Garuda stand and special explanatory manga.
Releasing September 2017
$174.99
Available for pre-order now!
Big Bad Toy Store
Image Anime
(Note: the Godzilla poster version is available from BBTS but this is an import not Bluefin release and therefore more expensive.)
A legendary design appears! Fans of the 1993 “Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla” may remember the thrilling poster with artwork by Noriyoshi Ohrai, which differed from the Mechagodzilla that appeared in the film. Now, for the first time ever, this unique design is being produced as a figure. Three G-Force mecha combine to form the incredible Mechagodzilla! It can even be posed in flying mode. Set includes the diecast and plastic G-Force mecha “Garuda,” “Gundalva,” and “Naga,” which combine to form a 170mm tall Mechagodzilla. Also includes Garuda stand and special explanatory manga.
Releasing September 2017
$174.99
Available for pre-order now!
Big Bad Toy Store
Image Anime
(Note: the Godzilla poster version is available from BBTS but this is an import not Bluefin release and therefore more expensive.)
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NECA has steadily, but abit slowly, been releasing Godzilla figures their lastest being the Shin Godzilla 12 inch head to tail figure (6 inches tall). With Shin Godzilla NECA may be a little late to the party but that doesn't mean it's the best yet but it's also far from the worst figure of this version of Godzilla.
NECA's Shin Godzilla has an overall excellent sculpt, yes one can nit pick it but there really isn't a lot that one could find majorly wrong with it. The head is probably the one part most will find issue with, NECA redesigned the head after complaints about the prototypes that were revealed (something that happened with the Return Of Godzilla figure as well). We think the sculpt looks good what the issue may be is more with the joint between the head and the neck, Shin's head sits "in" the neck where most other NECA Godzilla figures it sits on top of the neck.
Other issue with Shin Godzilla's overall design, not with NECA's alone, is there is not a lot of distinguishing features, other Godzilla design have specific lines or details Shin is meant to be a rough looking design. This may have gave a lot of toy companies trouble designing the figures, and cause fans to be critical.
Joints on this figure are very similar to other NECA figures there are some tight and some not so. The head on ours popped off after taking him out of the package but it just popped back on. The other joint that gave us an issue was the tail but it wasn't the joint where you need to connect the tail but the one before it on the body side it won't stay in place but it actual isn't a major issue since when the figure is on a shelf, as it normal would be the tail's weight is supported.
The paint on the figure is actual better then I thought, I was concerned because of prototype pics showed what looked to be some issues especially his tail which was shown to be almost all red but on the final figure blends better into the rest of the tail.
One thing that we noticed, and to be honest are not sure if this is or isn't correct, is the Shin's back fins are not uniform, they different lengths and positions. A Bandai figure had uniform fins but looking at stills from the film it's hard to say if this is the way they are supposed to be. This does not hurt the figure just something we were curious about.
While this is an great figure it is not NECA best Godzilla but for the price it is an easy figure to add to a collection.
Thanks to Summer Mullins at NECA.
(Also of note we apoligize on the photos, we are looking into a better photo display/set-up/camera for better pics to go along with the reviews in the future, thank you.)
NECA's Shin Godzilla has an overall excellent sculpt, yes one can nit pick it but there really isn't a lot that one could find majorly wrong with it. The head is probably the one part most will find issue with, NECA redesigned the head after complaints about the prototypes that were revealed (something that happened with the Return Of Godzilla figure as well). We think the sculpt looks good what the issue may be is more with the joint between the head and the neck, Shin's head sits "in" the neck where most other NECA Godzilla figures it sits on top of the neck.
Other issue with Shin Godzilla's overall design, not with NECA's alone, is there is not a lot of distinguishing features, other Godzilla design have specific lines or details Shin is meant to be a rough looking design. This may have gave a lot of toy companies trouble designing the figures, and cause fans to be critical.
Joints on this figure are very similar to other NECA figures there are some tight and some not so. The head on ours popped off after taking him out of the package but it just popped back on. The other joint that gave us an issue was the tail but it wasn't the joint where you need to connect the tail but the one before it on the body side it won't stay in place but it actual isn't a major issue since when the figure is on a shelf, as it normal would be the tail's weight is supported.
The paint on the figure is actual better then I thought, I was concerned because of prototype pics showed what looked to be some issues especially his tail which was shown to be almost all red but on the final figure blends better into the rest of the tail.
One thing that we noticed, and to be honest are not sure if this is or isn't correct, is the Shin's back fins are not uniform, they different lengths and positions. A Bandai figure had uniform fins but looking at stills from the film it's hard to say if this is the way they are supposed to be. This does not hurt the figure just something we were curious about.
While this is an great figure it is not NECA best Godzilla but for the price it is an easy figure to add to a collection.
Thanks to Summer Mullins at NECA.
(Also of note we apoligize on the photos, we are looking into a better photo display/set-up/camera for better pics to go along with the reviews in the future, thank you.)
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Marusan is releasing three Godzilla based figures in July the Classic Godzilla 450 Pure White (1966), Mogera '57 Metallic, and Hedorah 1971 Night Cherry Luminescence. The Godzilla Pure White stands 30cm tall (approx 12 inches) and will retail for 12,960 yen (approx $115 US), Mogera stands 23cm tall (approx 9 inches) and will retail for 7,560 yen (approx $67 US). Hedorah is a metallic pink on a luminescence body, it stands 24cm tall and will retail for 10,800 yen (approx $95 US). All will be released July from Marusan and other retailers.
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NECA continues to celebrate the most famous kaiju of all time! This version of the beloved monster is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the 2001 movie Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, a spectacular battle between Godzilla and some of his most famous foes.
The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features a removable Atomic Blast effect, all new paint deco, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail.
Release Date: August 2017
The figure stands over 6″ tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12″ long. It features a removable Atomic Blast effect, all new paint deco, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail.
Release Date: August 2017
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Hazawa Gumi is releasing the G Memories Selection Battlefield Godzilla '64 Standard Color Version 2, this figure was sold at Super Festival 74. It stands 17cm tall (approx 6.7 inches) and will retail for 5000 yen (approx $45 US). The order window for this figure is limited from May 1 - May 12 from Hazawa Gumi (possibly other retailers) with shipments being the end of May.
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X-Plus and Bandai Premium are releasing the Toho 30cm Series Mechagodzilla/Kiryu '03 Nighttime Fighting Version, this figure is a surprise release (no previous reveals), it features a special paint scheme and light up eyes. It stands 32cm tall (approx 12.5 inches), and will retail for 24,840 yen (approx $223 US). It can be pre-ordered from both the X-Plus and Bandai Premium sites with release in August 2017.
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X-Plus is releasing the DefoReal Shin Godzilla 2nd Form figure, this figure is a "deforned" version of the monster like the previously solicited DefoReal 4th Form. The figure is 9cm tall and 16cm in length and will retail for 4,968 yen. It is available for pre-order now with release in July 2017 from multiple retailers (the DefoReal figures are not sold on the Ric site).
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X-Plus has recently revealed there Toho 30cm Series Super Mechagodzilla now we have the official pics and info. This figure stand 35cm tall (approx 13.8 inches tall) the Ric version features Garuda attached to its back (note it can not be removed) and plasma grenade port. The Ric retails for 27,000 yen (approx $242 US) and the standard for 21,600 yen (approx $198 US). Both can be pre-ordered now with release in July 2017 from X-Plus for the Ric and Hobby Search and other retailers for the standard.
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Kaiyodo is releasing (reissue) the Sci-Fi Monster Soft Vinyl Model Kit Collection Godzilla '54 60cm Version, this is a big figure/kit standing nearly two feet tall and nearly 32 inches in length (80cm). It has 41 pieces and comes unassembled and unpainted, it retails for 51,840 yen (approx $475 US). It can be pre-ordered now with release in June 2017. It is available from Hobby Search and other retailers.
